- Achalasia
- Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
- Chronic nausea and vomiting, including the cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Constipation
- Dysphagia (problems swallowing)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
Motility and Neurogastroenterology
The Johns Hopkins Motility Clinic and Neurogastroenterology Center are committed to improving the health of patients affected by motility disorders. At this time, we are experiencing a high volume of referrals, and we are not accepting new patients.
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Conditions We Treat | Our Team | Appointments and Referrals
Conditions We Treat
Symptoms of motility disorders are common and may overlap with symptoms of many other gastrointestinal conditions. Our center diagnoses and treats both common conditions (such as gastroesophageal reflux and constipation) and more rare ones (such as gastroparesis and scleroderma). Learn more about conditions we treat:
Our Team
Our multi-specialty team includes gastroenterologists, gynecologists, pathologists, surgeons and physical therapists. Together, we aim to provide the best diagnostic and therapeutic options for all motility disorders. Many of our doctors are also researchers looking to better understand disease mechanisms and develop better treatment options for patients with motility disorders.
Gastroenterologists
Tsion Abdi, M.D., M.P.H.
Program Director, Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise, Disease and Conditions:
Barrett's Esophagus, Blood in Stool (Hematochezia), Colon Polyps, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis, Dysphagia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Peptic Ulcer, Scleroderma Bowel Disease, Stomach Ulcer
Olaya Isabella Brewer Gutierrez, M.B.B.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise, Disease and Conditions:
Abdominal Pain, Anemias, Barrett's Esophagus, Bile Duct Disease, Bloating, Blood in Stool (Hematochezia), Burping Belching, Chest Pain, Cholangiocarcinoma, Colon Polyps, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dysphagia, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Esophageal Cancer, Fecal Incontinence, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Hiccups, Hoarseness, Indigestion, Internal Medicine, Intestinal Metaplasia, Iron Deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pancreatobiliary Diseases, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Rectal Problem, Reflux and Burning, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Stomach Ulcer, Swallowing Disorders, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Transoral Incisionless Fundoplications (TIF)
Robert Stephen Bulat, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.
Clinical Director, Neurogastroenterology
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise, Disease and Conditions:
Gastroparesis
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Eric Moughames, M.D.
Motility Fellow
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Sun Jung Oh, M.D.
Gastroenterology Fellow
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Valerie Owen, MSN, C.R.N.P
Nurse Practitioner
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Monica Riegert, D.N.P., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Appointments and Referrals
At this time, we are not accepting new patients due to the high volume of referrals.
Once we are back to full capacity, we will accepts regional, national and international referrals. We also encourage self-referrals and can provide ongoing gastrointestinal care.